CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector (Aerospace) - Houston, TX at Gretna Machine Shop

At a Glance

Company: Gretna Machine Shop
Location: Houston, TX (Northwest)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $30 - $38/hr (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift (Quality Team)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Mid to Senior (3+ years CMM programming)
Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support growing aerospace and high-spec manufacturing work at Gretna Machine Shop, where quality is critical.

As Gretna continues expanding across aerospace and energy sectors, this position ensures precision components meet tight tolerances, customer specs, and AS9100 standards.

If you take pride in inspection, problem-solving, and working on critical parts - this is a high-impact role inside a quality-driven shop.

The Work You'll Be Doing

• Program, validate, and run CMM inspection programs (PC-DMIS or similar)
• Perform AS9102 First Article Inspections, in-process, and final inspections
• Interpret complex aerospace drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Generate inspection reports and FAIR documentation
• Analyze data, identify nonconformances, and support RCCA
• Collaborate with machining, engineering, and quality teams
• Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory)
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) inspection methods
• Mentor junior inspectors as needed

Inspection Equipment & Environment

• Hexagon CMM systems (climate-controlled inspection room)
• Gagemaker MIC Trac MT-3000
• Mitutoyo profile projector
• Optical comparators (digital readout)
• Hardness tester

Shop Environment:

• Clean, organized inspection lab
• 50,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned facility
• Strong focus on calibration, process control, and quality systems

What You'll Be Inspecting

• Parts: Aerospace + energy components (complex machined parts & assemblies)
• Tolerances: Tight-tolerance, high-spec work
• Materials: Aluminum, stainless, titanium, Inconel, nickel alloys, alloy steels

What We're Looking ForRequired

• 3+ years CMM programming experience
• Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5)
• Experience with AS9102 FAIs
• Proficiency with PC-DMIS or similar
• Strong inspection + metrology fundamentals

Preferred

• Aerospace or flight-critical part experience
• SPC / MSA knowledge
• OEM exposure (Boeing, Airbus, etc.)
• NADCAP environment experience
• Multi-axis or scanning CMM experience

Why Machinists & Inspectors Like Working Here

• Work on real aerospace and energy parts
• Strong AS9100 / ISO quality culture
• Clean, air-conditioned shop
• Modern inspection equipment
• Long-tenured, experienced team
• Opportunity to grow into senior quality or leadership roles

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